Scapular mobilization versus posterior capsular stretch in frozen shoulder: A randomized clinical trial | ||||
| Bulletin of Physical Therapy Research and Studies | ||||
| Volume 3, Issue 2, May 2025, Page 104-120 PDF (427.16 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/bptrs.2025.397282.1051 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Omnia Ahmed AbdElmeged  1; Karima Abdelaty Hassan2; Nesreen Fawzy Mahmoud3
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| 1Physical therapist at Al Khazandara Hospital, Shoubra, Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| 2Associate Prof. of Physical Therapy for musculoskeletal disorders and its surgery, faculty of physical Therapy, Cairo University | ||||
| 3Lecturer of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgery, Faculty of physical Therapy, Cairo University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Frozen shoulder syndrome is characterized by a progressive decline in both active and passive glenohumeral mobility. Scapular mobilization and posterior capsular stretching are commonly applied physical therapy interventions in its management. Purpose: To compare the effects of scapular mobilization versus posterior capsular stretching in patients with frozen shoulder. Patients and Methods: Thirty-four participants (aged 40–65years) diagnosed with unilateral frozen shoulder were randomly allocated into two equal experimental groups: scapular mobilization group and posterior capsular stretching group. Both groups were also treated with infrared radiation, ultrasound therapy, glenohumeral mobilization, and pendulum exercises. All patients received treatment three times a week for duration of four weeks. Results: Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in range of motion, pain, disability, and posterior capsular tension (P<0.001). However, no significant between-group differences were observed for most variables, except for external rotation, which showed a significant improvement in the scapular mobilization group (P=0.017). Conclusion: Both techniques are effective treatment options for frozen shoulder, with scapular mobilization potentially offering additional benefit for improving external rotation. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Frozen shoulder; Scapular mobilization; Posterior capsular stretch | ||||
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